Emotional Expression

noun writing done with a pen or pencil in the hand; script

• The teacher praised the student for their neat and legible handwriting.
• I can barely read your handwriting, it's so messy!
• His handwriting is so bad, it looks like chicken scratch.
• Her handwriting was like a work of art, each letter carefully crafted.

adjective relating to or using metaphor; figurative

• The author used a metaphorical language in his novel to convey deeper meanings.
• She described her feelings using a metaphorical comparison to a rollercoaster.
• I didn't get his metaphorical joke about the chicken crossing the road.
• The painting was a metaphorical representation of the artist's inner struggles.

noun a piece of writing in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity by particular attention to diction (sometimes involving rhyme), rhythm, and imagery

• The poet recited a beautiful poem at the literary event.
• I wrote a short poem for my friend's birthday card.
• My friend dropped some sick rhymes in his latest poem.
• Her dance was like a living poem, flowing with grace and beauty.

noun a form of literary expression that emphasizes the aesthetic qualities of language, such as rhythm and sound

• The study of poetry is a fundamental aspect of literature courses.
• I love reading poetry in my free time, it's so relaxing.
• That poetry slam last night was lit!
• Her words were like poetry, flowing effortlessly and beautifully.

noun a continuous, vibrating sound made by a cat or other animal

verb to make a low, continuous, vibrating sound

• The cat began to purr contentedly as it curled up in its bed.
• My cat always purrs when I scratch behind her ears.
• I love it when my kitty starts to purr when I pet her.
• The car's engine began to purr smoothly after the tune-up.

noun the action of making musical sounds with the voice

verb present participle of sing, to make musical sounds with the voice

• The singing at the opera house was truly mesmerizing.
• I heard Sarah singing in the shower this morning.
• The street performer was belting out some killer tunes while singing on the corner.
• The birds outside my window were singing a beautiful melody at dawn.

noun a poem of fourteen lines using any of a number of formal rhyme schemes, in English typically having ten syllables per line

• The poet wrote a beautiful sonnet dedicated to his beloved.
• I love reading sonnets because they are so romantic.
• Check out this sick sonnet I just wrote for my crush!
• The sunset painted the sky in colors that could rival any sonnet.

noun the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal

adjective relating to the soul or spiritual matters

• The concept of the soul has been debated by philosophers for centuries.
• I believe in the existence of a soul that transcends the physical body.
• She's got a good soul, always willing to help others.
• Music is the food for the soul, it nourishes and uplifts us in ways nothing else can.

adjective not concealed or hidden; in plain view

• The politician's undisguised contempt for his opponent was evident in his speech.
• She couldn't hide her undisguised excitement when she saw the surprise party.
• I could see the undisguised jealousy in her eyes when she found out about the promotion.
• His undisguised emotions were like an open book for everyone to read.